FORMER FLAMENGO, GUSTAVO CUÉLLAR COULD RETURN TO BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL IN THE NEXT WINDOW

With no time for regrets, Corinthians reappeared last Monday after the 3-1 defeat to São Paulo and began preparing for the decisive game against Flamengo. This Wednesday, at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, the teams will play the first duel of the semi-final of the Copa do Brasil.< /p>

Worn out by the classic and the trip back from Brasília, Timão's starters did not go to the field and only did regenerative work inside CT Joaquim Grava. Thus, coach Ramón Díaz will only have one training session, precisely this Tuesday, to draft the team that will face Flamengo.

Corinthians have certain absences for this game, such as strikers Memphis Depay (who was not registered in time) and Talles Magno (injured). This Tuesday, São Paulo's Alvinegro finalizes its preparation for the semi-final and then leaves for Rio de Janeiro.

How are Flamengo doing?

< After the dismissal of coach Tite, the red-and-black team from Rio will take to the field under the command of Filipe Luís, on an interim basis. The former club player will make his debut as a professional coach after spells at Rubro-negro's under-17 and under-20 teams, both with titles.

Flamengo's new coach until the end of the season, Filipe Luís was very well received by the red and black players this Monday (30), for the team's training at CT Ninho do Urubu. Furthermore, the former full-back received a message from Atlético de Madrid (ESP).

Through their social networks, the Spanish team sent a "good luck" wish: “Best of luck in your debut as Flamengo coach, Fili! Congratulations! Good luck”, wrote Atlético de Madrid. 

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ATLETIC MADRID IDOL

Wearing the Atlético de Madrid shirt, Filipe Luís played Between the 2010/11 and 2018/19 seasons, with a break in 2014/15, when he played for Chelsea (ING). In the Spanish team, the former full-back played in 333 games and won six titles.

VICTORIOUS PASS AT FLAMENGO

Already as a player at Flamengo, Filipe Luís also won titles and became an idol of the Rubro-Negra Nation. The former full-back won two Libertadores, two Brasileirãos, one Recopa, one Cup. Brazil and more. As a coach, Filipinho won an under-17 Rio Cup and an under-20 World Cup.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT CONFRONTATION

So, with Filipe Luís as the new interim coach , the red and black squad is preparing to face Corinthians this Wednesday (2), in the first leg of the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil. The match will be at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm.

According to sources, Gustavo Cuéllar was offered to Flamengo, which is looking for a reinforcement for the midfielder position. The player, currently at Al-Shabab, in Saudi Arabia, has advanced negotiations with Corinthians, but the São Paulo team are facing difficulties in closing the deal.

Cuéllar, who had a remarkable spell at the Rio club in 2016 and 2019, he was missed by the fans and maintains a strong emotional bond with the club and its fans. Despite this, Flamengo has no interest in the player's return. The defensive midfielder's technical performance does not please the board, which also still harbors resentment for the way he left the club in 2019.

Cuéllar's troubled departure in 2019 left a bittersweet relationship between the athlete and the current board. . The player left Mais Querido through 'the back', which did not please the club's top management. For this reason, Mengão rules out the possibility of having a Colombian again in its squad.

ALTERNATIVES IN THE MARKET

< Flamengo continues to monitor other options for the midfielder position, especially after failing to close with Marcos Antônio , former Lazio player. Furthermore, the club is still looking to sign Claudinho, aiming to reinforce the team's midfield.

NEGOTIATIONS WITH CORINTHIANSCorinthians has shown interest in counting on Gustavo Cuéllar to reinforce their midfield. However, the São Paulo club faces a major challenge: reaching a financial agreement with Al-Shabab. The Saudis are asking for around 5 million euros (approximately R$30.6 million) to release the player, which has been a significant obstacle for Corinthians. The Corinthians board is looking for alternatives to make hiring viable and reinforce the squad.

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